Engineering Lead
Aberdeen based
Salary £50 - £70K p.a
Engineering Manager
Manufacturing Manager
Candidate Criteria:
** Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Structural Engineering or a related field. Relevant certifications are a benefit.
** In depth experience structural design or a similar role.
** Proficiency in using Autodesk Inventor, Nastran or Ansys. Knowledge of AutoCAD and other drafting tools is advantageous.
** Strong understanding of structural engineering principles, including load analysis, stress analysis, and material behavior. Familiarity with relevant building codes, standards, and industry regulations.
** Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to address complex engineering challenges.
Desirable - strong technical background in DNV 2.7-1 and industry standards,
Job Role:
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient implementation of fabrication and structural projects, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and contributing to the overall success of the organisation's structural projects
Duties:
** Lead and manage the engineering department consisting of structural, architectural and electrical design engineers, overseeing workloads and allocating resources to meet key project deliverables. The candidate shall work closely with the project team with a strong focus on delivery schedules, ensuring both operations personnel and sub-suppliers are in receipt of required manufacturing drawings in a timely manner.
** Production and engineering drawings including GA drawings, complete fabrication drawing packs, assembly drawings and as-builts.
** Conduct Finite Element Analysis studies producing client reports with a particular focus on lifting, environmental loadings and transport accelerations using Autodesk Nastran.
** Collaborate with project managers and engineers to support the planning and execution of structural projects.
** Ensure all designs adhere to relevant building codes, standards, and regulations, guaranteeing compliance with safety and structural requirements.
** Prepare and maintain project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and test reports.
** Assist in managing project materials, inventory, and procurement to ensure availability and cost-effectiveness.
** Participate in quality assurance processes to verify that fabrications meet project specifications and performance standards.
** Collaborate in the estimation of project costs related to structural elements and materials.